floydv
Elio Addict
That suggests an aftermarket set of "dentures" (or "grills" for the younger crowd) for keeping the rear hatch several inches open without letting stuff fly out and the rear hatch firehosing all over the place.
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Opening Rear Side Windows
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booboo
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Definitely a good idea to keep openings screened if possible to keep out pesky Owls.
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wizard of ahs
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I'm thinking exhaust fumes might be a problem with that.
floydv
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Passenger owls are unrelated to the extinct passenger pigeon.
<ding-ding-ding-ding> yes folks, we have a winner.
Uncle Charlie
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This was my first car, except mine was black. The rear windows popped open approx 1.5" as I recall.
Exhaust fumes were not an issue.
Exhaust fumes were not an issue.
Chaz
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My Tacoma had pop open rear side windows along with a back sliding one. They were useful to help pull out heat when trying to cool the cab down.
I also liked them with my dogs gave them some air without the worry of getting away
I also liked them with my dogs gave them some air without the worry of getting away
It all depends on the shape of the vehicle; any vehicle with a squared off tail section is more prone to bring in Exhaust Fumes, road debris, rain, oils from the road and it your vehicle has a bad seal in an oiled area.
The back of my Nitro is shaped like a brick, any time it rains, I have to have the rear wiper on because of the road sludge and rain that collects on the rear window; the Magnum was the same; while the 99 Monte Carlo would never get a drop of rain on it, unless I stopped.
If you do open a rear hatch, make sure you have the front windows open fully to avoid fume build up in the cab area.
Here is a very detailed article from the University of Iowa:
https://www.abe.iastate.edu/extension-and-outreach/carbon-monoxide-poisoning-vehicles-aen-208/
They have done a number of studies there because of all the Bio fuels they are involved with.
The back of my Nitro is shaped like a brick, any time it rains, I have to have the rear wiper on because of the road sludge and rain that collects on the rear window; the Magnum was the same; while the 99 Monte Carlo would never get a drop of rain on it, unless I stopped.
If you do open a rear hatch, make sure you have the front windows open fully to avoid fume build up in the cab area.
Here is a very detailed article from the University of Iowa:
https://www.abe.iastate.edu/extension-and-outreach/carbon-monoxide-poisoning-vehicles-aen-208/
They have done a number of studies there because of all the Bio fuels they are involved with.
Thomas Kenny
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All good input but if fumes are not a problem, it will help the claustrophobic that will not ride in this confined space
(my spouse). If the windows are closed when unoccupied no ingress problems with pests. MAGNAFIQUE
Remember; this is what it looks like with the back seat up; then down
The back seat almost fills that entire space; so when someone is sitting back there, the entire trunk area is blocked off.
And that is what this discussion is about, getting air to the back seat passenger.
If you're by yourself, leave the windows rolled up to help the aerodynamics, and turn on the A/C
The back seat almost fills that entire space; so when someone is sitting back there, the entire trunk area is blocked off.
And that is what this discussion is about, getting air to the back seat passenger.
If you're by yourself, leave the windows rolled up to help the aerodynamics, and turn on the A/C